Barça and Valencia Basket clash in Euroleague without Núñez or Mirotic
The Barça faces Valencia Basket this Friday, October 30, at 20:30 hours at the Palau Blaugrana, on matchday 9 of the Euroleague. Both teams arrive with recent victories but will have to do without key players due to injury.
Tavares on the verge of the historic record in Matchday 6
The sixth round of Liga Endesa brings decisive matchups in all areas of the table. Edy Tavares edges closer to historic glory with just two blocks ahead of Fran Vázquez, while the Galician derby between Leyma Coruña and La Laguna Tenerife, and the thrilling Malaga match between Unicaja and Barça, mark a weekend of maximum basketball intensity.
Maledon and Jantunen, serious losses for Real Madrid
The Real Madrid faces an injury crisis with the absence of Theo Maledon and Mikael Jantunen, two of their best players. The knee sprain of the former and the plantar fascia rupture of the latter create uncertainty regarding their recovery. The Liga Endesa registers multiple physical problems across its eighteen teams ahead of the next round.
Real Madrid suffers two serious injuries after defeating Fenerbahçe
The Real Madrid confirmed on Friday two significant injuries after their victory against Fenerbahçe in the Euroleague. Théo Maledon has a sprain in his right knee, while Mikael Jantunen suffered a complete rupture of the plantar fascia in his left foot.
Kevin Knox, 27-year-old American forward, becomes a new player for Unicaja until the end of the season. The Arizonan, who has accumulated 320 games in the NBA, faces his first challenge in European basketball after shining in the G League with averages of 21.4 points and 7.7 rebounds.
The Real Madrid defeated Fenerbahçe 95-76 in round 9 of the Euroleague, with standout performances from Théo Maledon (26 points) and Facundo Campazzo (10 assists). However, the injury of Mikael Jantunen to his plantar fascia overshadowed the victory.
The FC Barcelona will be without Juan Núñez for approximately ten days after suffering a sprain in his right ankle during the match against Bayern Munich. This absence will affect the game this Friday against Valencia Basket in the Euroleague and will extend until the match on Sunday against Unicaja in the Liga Endesa.
Although the franchise hopes that the player will make a satisfactory recovery, they have not yet set a date for his return to the court. According to sources cited by Shams Charania of ESPN, the shooting guard could remain off the court for up to two months.
The new point guard for Portland had to leave the game against his former team during the last quarter due to discomfort in the left hamstring.
Mikael Jantunen, a key player for Real Madrid, left the match against Fenerbahce on the 9th day of the Euroleague with an injury to his plantar fascia. Coach Pedro Martínez confirmed that the extent of the injury is still unknown and that the Finnish player will undergo tests to determine the duration of his absence.
Real Madrid defeated Baskonia 86-104 in the eighth round of the Euroleague on Tuesday, October 27. Theo Maledon was a standout with 19 points and 6 assists, while Pedro Martínez warns not to become complacent despite the string of consecutive victories.
The Valencia Basket defeated Fenerbahçe 86-78 in the eighth round of the Euroleague, with 23 points from TJ Shorts. However, concerns arise with Nikola Mirotic, who will undergo medical tests this Wednesday after suffering a strain in his adductor that prevented him from finishing the match.
Real Madrid faces its visit to Baskonia on matchday 8 of the Euroleague without Nick Smith Jr., who is missing the game this Tuesday at the Buesa Arena due to issues with the sole of his right foot. His presence in the match against Fenerbahçe on Thursday remains uncertain.
The Euroleague focuses this week on a double matchday featuring two Spanish derbies with Real Madrid, Barça, Valencia Basket, and Baskonia taking center stage. The four teams will compete in four matches in less than a week, all broadcast by Movistar Plus+ in Spain.
The Partizan of Joan Peñarroya defeated the Red Star of Ibon Navarro 85-82 in overtime during the seventh round of the Euroleague, in a match between Spanish coaches held at the Belgrade Arena in front of 19,102 spectators. Carlik Jones led the comeback with 26 decisive points in the final moments.
The FC Barcelona achieves an important victory on the court of Armani Milan (81-89) in a game where they imposed their rhythm from the beginning. The Blaugrana demonstrated defensive solidity and took advantage of offensive rebounds to secure a win that boosts their confidence in the EuroLeague.
Kosner Baskonia has provided its official version regarding the dismissal of Paolo Galbiati and the departure of Markus Howard to Zenit. Félix Fernández, the sports director, explained to the media the differences that arose with the Italian coach and the circumstances that motivated both decisions.
Sergio Llull reached 700 games in the Liga Endesa against Surne Bilbao Basket with a performance of 19 points in just 12 minutes. The Real Madrid player becomes the sixth in the history of the competition to achieve this milestone and opens a range of new objectives both in the Liga Endesa and in the EuroLeague.
Tornike Shengelia, a forward playing in Dubai after his time at Barcelona, joins Ball inn as a strategic investor and active ambassador. The player aims to promote opportunities for amateur basketball and connect the community of fans through a digital platform and accessible playing spaces.
Valencia Basket defeated Kosner Baskonia 84-75 in a match where the Vitoria team suffered from the absence of Simmons, Duarte, and Kurucs. The orange team, which has accumulated three victories in eight days, relied on the performance of TJ Shorts and their superiority in the paint with Rivero and Mirotic.
Joan Laporta defended the unity of the Euroleague owners and the current model of the competition following the shareholders' meeting held in Como (Italy). The blaugrana president is confident that Barça will have a very good season after renewing their squad.
The Monbus Obradoiro hosts Río Breogán this Sunday at 12:00 at the Fontes do Sar, in the first direct clash of the season between the two Galician teams. With a historically balanced record of four victories each in the Liga Endesa, the derby marks the return of a rivalry that has not been contested in the competition since 2023-24.
Theo Maledon tops the valuation rankings in the ACB with an average of 25.8 after five rounds, winning the MVP of October. His start is highlighted by a three-point percentage of 75% that is likely to decrease, although he maintains a solid 92.3% in free throws. If he can keep up his level, he could become the second point guard in history to lead this statistic, after Mike Anderson in 1995/96.
The 13 shareholder clubs of the Euroleague are maintaining dialogue with the NBA after rejecting the initial proposal, but they demand to participate in decisions and reduce entry costs. Chus Bueno, CEO of the European competition, confirms that negotiations are ongoing while the franchise model is being developed.
Liga Endesa experienced an emotion-filled Day 5 with the historic three-point record of Real Madrid in the ACB, the decisive victory of La Laguna Tenerife, and a thrilling match between Valencia Basket and Baskonia. Gerard Solé and Sergio Vegas analyze in depth the key players and factors of a decisive round.
The Baskonia is going through its worst moment in over a decade with six consecutive defeats in both the Liga Endesa and the Euroliga. Five of them have come under the leadership of Velimir Perasovic, who is yet to know victory in this phase.
The eighth round of the Euroliga featured exciting matches with decisive comebacks. Olympiacos, Hapoel Tel Aviv, ASVEL, and Zalgiris achieved convincing victories on a night of high-level European basketball.
The Los Angeles franchise fell last night to the Portland Trail Blazers, and coach JJ Redick provided his assessment of the game.
EuroLeague: Panathinaikos emerges victorious against Olimpia Milano (80-75) in matchday 8 after an exciting showdown. Kendrick Nunn, in his second game since recovering from knee issues, scored the decisive basket with 6.7 seconds left to help the Greeks achieve a 7-1 record.
Euroliga needs to be united and build a common strategic vision, according to Joan Laporta. The president of FC Barcelona advocated in Como for strengthening the competition while maintaining club ownership and being open to new growth opportunities.
Valencia Basket achieved a new victory at the Roig Arena against Fenerbahce with a score of 82-78 in a game marked by a tense finish. The taronjas struggled to maintain their lead after an inconsistent performance over thirty minutes, but they managed to resolve it in the critical moments thanks to TJ Shorts and his effectiveness at the free-throw line.